Funeral Costs in Chester
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Chester. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,399
- Lowest direct cremation
- £712
- Median attended funeral
- £2,795
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,835
- Funeral directors compared
- 23
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at John Knowles Funeral Service Ltd - Saltney
FD charges only
at J E Davies and Son
21 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Chester costs £1,399 (9% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,795 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 21 published price lists from 23 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
Price range across 21 Chester providers
- Direct cremation · n=21
- £1,399median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=21
- £2,795median
Typical £1,240–£1,545 (middle 50%)
Full range £712–£1,995
Typical £2,695–£3,060 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,835–£3,265
Lowest at J E Davies and Son
Chester vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Chester median | UK median | Chester vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,399 | £1,545 | 9% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,795 | £2,893 | 3% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Chester: £712 to £1,995.
Cheapest funeral directors in Chester for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 8 miles of Chester.
- 1.John Knowles Funeral Service Ltd - Saltney£712
- 2.John Knowles Funeral Services Ltd£712
- 3.J E Davies and Son£875
- 4.Busby & Kane Independent Funeral Directors£1,145
- 5.Mears & Jackson Ltd - Little Sutton£1,195
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Chester
- Funeral directors indexed
- 23
- Independent vs chain
- 16 / 7
- Published-price coverage
- 91%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
21 of 23 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Chester
George Pettit Funeralcare
12 Lower Bridge Street, CHESTER, CHESHIRE · CH1 1RS
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Hartys of Chester Funeral Directors Limited
14 Queens Park View Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire · CH4 7BU
Independent
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,600
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,950
- Professional fee
- £775
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Dutton and Hallmark Funeral Services
80 Faulkner Street, CHESTER, CHESHIRE · CH2 3BQ
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,060
- Professional fee
- £1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
John Knowles Funeral Service Ltd - Saltney
14 High Street Saltney, Chester, Cheshire · CH4 8SE
Independent
1.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £712
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,725
- Professional fee
- £1,345
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Ltd - Upton
74 Weston Grove Upton, Chester, Cheshire · CH2 1QL
Independent
1.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,600
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,050
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,060
- Professional fee
- £1,100
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
John Knowles Funeral Services Ltd
Charlotte James House Chester Road Broughton, Cheshire · CH4 0DL
Independent
4.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £712
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,725
- Professional fee
- £1,345
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Jacqueline Wilson Independent Funeral Services Ltd (Tarvin)
52 High Street Tarvin, Chester, Cheshire · CH3 8EE
Independent
5.4 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,600
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,050
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
W Williams and Son Funeral Directors
16 Chester Road, ELLESMERE_PORT, MERSEYSIDE · CH65 6RU
Independent / unclassified
5.6 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,795
- Professional fee
- £745
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Anderson Independent Funeral Directors Ltd
11 Chester Road Whitby Ellesmere Port, Chester, Cheshire · CH65 9BD
Independent
5.6 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Connah's Quay Funeralcare
83-85 Connah's Quay Precinct, DEESIDE, CLWYD · CH5 4DD
Independent / unclassified
6.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,399
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,000
- Professional fee
- £500
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £875
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,835
- Professional fee
- £518
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mears & Jackson Ltd - Little Sutton
Unit 4, 438 Chester Road Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire · CH66 3RB
Independent
6.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,195
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,450
- Professional fee
- £1,110
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
6.8 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,545
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,695
- Professional fee
- £725
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 23 providers within 8 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Chester
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Chester?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Chester?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Chester is £2,795 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Chester?
The median direct cremation in Chester is £1,399 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £712 to £1,995.
Which funeral director in Chester publishes the lowest price?
John Knowles Funeral Service Ltd - Saltney publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Chester at £712. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Chester more expensive than the UK average?
Chester’s median direct cremation (£1,399) is 9% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.